Tag Archives: Barry Trotz

Grading Capitals GM Brian MacLellan’s Moves In 2018-19

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images After the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2018, general manager Brian MacLellan chose to go with largely the same team heading into the 2018-2019 season but made … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins Swept In First Round; Islanders Get Winner of Capitals-Hurricanes Series in Round 2

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 3-1 at PPG Paints Arena to finish their four-game sweep on Tuesday night. Earlier in the evening, the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off … Continue reading →

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2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Primer

Posted on April 9, 2019 by George Foussekis

The 2019 NHL Playoffs begin on April 10. Continue reading →

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Capitals @ Islanders – Inside The Numbers: The Student Outlasts the Teacher

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Image We’ve seen this act before. In the second game of a back-to-back set, come out of the gates hard and fast, try to get the game’s first goal, then settle back in the defensive zone, … Continue reading →

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Todd Reirden: The Best Possible Job At The Worst Possible Time [Readers Poll]

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

In many ways, Washington Capitals’ rookie Head Coach Todd Reirden was faced with a no-win situation this season. Do anything less than win a Stanley Cup, and the red-clad torch-wielding villagers will surely take to the town square. If Reirden wins … Continue reading →

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NoVa Caps Mailbag: Trotz vs. Reirden, Balancing Common Sense and Justified Concern, Perspective On The Capitals

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Bryan Hailey

Maybe during a five-game losing streak wasn’t the best time to check in on the Nova Caps mailbag. It is overflowing with angst, worry, and distress. You know, like the good ol’ pre-Stanley Cup days. Is the honeymoon over, the … Continue reading →

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Barry Trotz Shows Gratitude To A Capitals Fan

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NBC Sports Washington When New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz entered the visiting tunnel prior to their game with the Washington Capitals on Friday evening for the first time after winning the Stanley Cup with the Capitals, I wanted … Continue reading →

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Islanders at Capitals – Inside The Numbers: Offensive Struggles Continue

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @Capitals As luck would have it, Barry Trotz’ first visit back to Capital One Arena was also a battle for first place in Metropolitan Division. Unfortunately for the Capitals, the former coach came away with the win and first … Continue reading →

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Capitals Honor Brooks Orpik Prior to Game Against the New York Islanders

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: NHL via Getty Images On a night in which the Capitals welcomed back Stanley Cup-winning bench boss Barry Trotz with a video tribute during the first period of Friday night’s game against the New York Islanders, the team also … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 1000 Games, Barry Trotz, Brooks Orpik, Jay Beagle, Marc-Andre Fleury, Michael Fleetwood, New York Islanders, Sidney Crosby, Tribute | 2 Comments

Capitals Pay Tribute to Barry Trotz With Video During Game Against the Islanders